Mountain biking in Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

In the saddle right across the whole Principality of Lichtenstein, with two spectacular mountain prizes: the Rheintal Bike route gives you exceptional views into the Rhine Valleyl between Buchs and Sargans.

Mountainous route, primarily on paved roads with excellent views of the Linth valley and the nearby mountains. The highest section on the Fronalp coincides with the Schabziger Alpine Trail, a theme path illustrating a regional cheese specialty.

This tour leads from Oberseetal valley to Klöntal valley around Rautispitz mountain through pristine alpine scenery. At the end of the Obersee, you may come across people who own a vacation home there, but afterwards all you will hear is the sound of cowbells.

The ascent from Schaan up to Gafadurahütte, at 1,400 meters above sea level, is regarded as the most popular bike tour in Liechtenstein. Delights out of the kitchen and a stunning view of the Rhine Valley are the rewards for this perspiring ascent.

Oelberg Bike is a route on the border of Toggenburg and the Rhine valley. There are a number of viewpoints that provide breathtaking and unforgettable views of the Rhine valley, and also Obertoggenburg.

This medium-difficulty tour leads from the Linth plain into the foothills of the Speer, a pyramid of conglomerate rock. The route culminates with the town of Egg, at 1204 metres above sea level.

A wonderful tour for savourers, which leads through desolate protected moors around Lake Chapfen. They are a treasure-trove for botanists and lovers of nature.

A scenic Eschnerberg tour leads around Schellenberg through forests, marshes and hilly country areas in an intact landscape.

All mountain bike lovers will enjoy this route on the Kerenzerberg in Glarus, along a plateau at the foothills of the Alps situated high above the Walensee lake, with a view over the Linth plain to Lake Zurich.

The «Montfort Bike» route offers panoramic views over the Rhine valley, Liechtenstein Alps and Vorarlberg. The route’s name comes from the Counts of Montfort. For a long time, they were the owners of the castle and hamlet of Werdenberg, which gives the region its name.

Superb ascent, mostly on unsurfaced roads through idyllic villages with lovely gardens, romantic little valleys and woods, over Alpine meadows with the sound of cowbells to Wildhaus. Breathtaking views over the Rhine Valley, to Alpstein and Säntis.

Uphill in Toggenburg, downhill to the Rhine and then into the hills of Appenzell: the Wildmannli Route is technically easy but pretty hard on the legs. Efforts are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views.

At the foot of the Säntis you reach the winter-sports resort of Wildhaus, in the heart of idyllic Toggenburg with the imposing Churfirsten peaks across the valley. Wildhaus is an ideal spot from which to extend the tour on the Wildmannli-Route to Sargans or St. Gallen.

What looks like a long descent with a roll-out in the Rhine Valley is not that simple. The racy forest paths along the mountain slope, diverse ascents and loop on the Montlinger Schwamm, where you get a taste of the Appenzell Alps, are a test of stamina.

On this tour you can enjoy legendary insights into the picturesque Weisstannental with the «Tectonic Arena Sardona» UNESCO site, sleepy Alps and wild nature. Most of the route covers unsurfaced roads.

Lake Constance is the most striking feature on the first stage of the Panorama Bike route. It starts in Rorschach right on the shores of the lake and ends in the middle of the picture-perfect Appenzell region.

A richly varied, cross-border mountain-bike tour in and around Switzerland's northernmost canton. Vineyards, the Randen mountain, River Rhine, with attractive resting spots along the route.

Breathtaking panorama views of Lake Walen and the Glarus Alps make this route unforgettable. After having started in Mediterranean Weesen you will climb up to the mountain village Amden, which is surrounded by a pre-Alpine landscape. A thrilling downhill leads you back to Weesen.

From the Uznach stork colony to Oberricken and Farner: the Farner route offers unspoilt nature and a lot of altitude on the edge of the agglomeration of Zürich.

«Hohe Hirschberg» is center point of this tour - offering stupendous views after a non-too strenuous climb. From here, sweeping views extend from the gentle rolling hills to the Rheintal valley, where a variety of cultural offers await you following a long descent.

The Panorama Bike between the Bodensee and Lac Léman leads through Switzerland’s best-known Alpine foothill landscapes. It not only offers continual impressive Alpine panoramas but also countless spectacular views of many lakes.

A small steep asphalt road leads out of Toggenburg to Vorder Höhi, with wonderful views of the rugged Glarner Alps. The racy descent leads to the shores of the glistening, deep-blue Walensee.

Via the Rhine Falls and Jestetten (Germany) and forested Rossberg into the sunny area of Klettgau, the largest vineyard area in Canton Schaffhausen. On through the pretty villages of Osterfingen, Wilchingen and Trasadingen and along the vineyards to Hallau. A glass of wine is a must.

Your companions on this stage are Idyllic villages with timber-framed houses, tranquil lakes and ponds. On past the Nussbaumer and Hüttwilersee (lakes) in Canton Thurgau and the Husemersee (lake) in the Zurich Weinland, via the Cholfirstwald forest to Feuerthalen ZH and the town of Schaffhausen.

This challenging route in Europe’s oldest wildlife reserve is ideal for cross-country and free riding, but also suitable for families. The uphill section is easy; the downhill ride is steep in some parts.

On the third stage of the Panorama Bike route, there are high mountain passes to conquer for the first time – Schwägalp and Risipass to name just two.

Panorama road to Schleitheim. Climb up to Siblinger Randenhaus with magnificent views of the Alps. Long «crowning stage» over the wild and forested Randen, partly on German soil. Recurrent views of the southern Black Forest and Hegnau's volcanic cones.

A scenic bike tour in car-free Braunwald. Here, you can enjoy the unspoiled scenery and fresh mountain air. On an e-bike, steep slopes can be negotiated with ease.

Do you take on the challenge? 1.100 metres in altitude from Bad Ragaz up to the panorama terrace Pardiel at Pizol mountain - a fitness test with highest demands. After a well-deserved rest you can enjoy a downhill on forest paths through dense forests.

Schrattenflue mountain is located high above the upper Entlebuch region, forming the backdrop of the Marbach tour, a mixture of unexpected panoramic views and rustic Swiss mountain paradise.

A round trip with a spectacular crossing over the wild and primordial Palfries plateau. The panorama features the fjord-like Walensee and the rough mountain peaks in the Speer-Churfirsten-Alvier region (a natural monument of national importance).

The Appenzell region is one of the most unspoilt areas in Switzerland and its charm is difficult to match. It is rare to experience this region more thoroughly than on the second stage of the Panorama Bike route between Trogen and Appenzell.

One of the toughest stages of the Panorama Bike leads via the Rossweidhöchi and Sattelegg to the monastery town of Einsiedeln, the most famous place of pilgrimage in Switzerland.

The largest and most wonderful alp in Switzerland is Urnerboden, where in summer up to 1200 cows graze. There is plenty of nostalgia, down-to-earth ambience, and you can enjoy the local produce like alpine cheese.

A bike tour for aficionados on the south side of Lake Walen, with the most magnificent views of the fjord-like lake and the commanding Churfirsten Mountains, which tower steeply on the other side of the lake.